Geometridae: Larentiinae

1754 (ABH70.089) Phoenix Eulithis prunata, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR08330

Orton Waterville
Orton Waterville
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Orton Waterville
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Orton Waterville
Orton Waterville
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
 Photo © Jonathan Newman
Monmouthshire IWhitelye), 27-07-2021. Light trap.
Monmouthshire IWhitelye), 27-07-2021. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General Information

This is one of the larger members of the Larentiinae.

 

Pupates between spun leaves of the food plant.

Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light but in small numbers only.

Forewing length: 17-19mm.
Foodplant(s): Black Currant (Ribes nigrum), Red Currant (Ribes rubrum), Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Woodlands, gardens where foodplant grows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 22 (8.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 08 June to 25 August

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Great Staughton
Great Staughton
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
Freudenstadt, Germany, August 2012
 Photo © Peter Bissell
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Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Smooth
Colours:
Green, brown, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
2